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Lakers' Derek Fisher to talk with Miami Heat

July 9, 2010 | 6:11
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Lakers free-agent guard Derek Fisher boarded a flight Friday to Miami and was scheduled to speak with Heat president Pat Riley Saturday about the possibility of joining that team, said a source close to the situaton who was not authorized to speak on the matter publicy.

Fisher still has hopes of playing next season for the Lakers, the source said, but contract negotiations are moving at a slow pace.

"We're having ongoing discussions," Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said Friday. "Both parties want to be back, and hopefully that's what will happen."

With LeBron James joining forces in Miami with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, the Heat has become a team many think can compete for a championship next season.

That's something that interests Fisher, who has won five championships rings with the Lakers.

"Yes, Derek is on his way to talk with Pat Riley," the source said. "He's there to hear [Riley] out. I think Derek is going to take everything under consideration before he makes a decision."

Fisher, who will be 36 next month, earned $5 million last season in the final year of a three-year deal.